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Ivy, a 2-year-old Malti Poo, is this issue’s Adoptable Pet of the Week. 4

George Chavez was honored with the Fred C. Cunningham Award. 5

Pit Mix Abigail was named 2017 Hero Dog at the Beverly Hilton. 5

Nice, France attack survivor Greg Krentzman will speak at the Temple of the Arts. 12 8 18 28

George Christy, Page 6 Jamie Foxx, 49, And Katie Holmes, 38, “Came Out” Being Photographed Holding Hands On A Malibu Beach This Month. Theirs Has Been A Four Year Love Affair That Has Been Kept Under The Radar

CLASSIFIEDS • Announcements • Real Estate • Rentals • Sales • and More

September 22, 2017

Beverly Hills Bans Smoking In Multi-Family Condos, Apartments

Beverly Hills will reconsider landmark status for the Colker 76 Station. 5

• Real Estate • Birthdays • Letters to the Editor

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SAVED BEFORE DEADLINE — Beverly Hills Police Officer Andrew Bromley and Sgt. Eugene Kim came to the rescue when a Beverly Hills resident expressed concern Thursday afternoon that some kittens were trapped inside the engine of a vehicle. One kitten, an orange and white tabby, was found; another had apparently escaped. BHPD officers went above and beyond for the helpless kitten, as the officers were able to free the cat from the engine with the help of a tow truck driver. The officers have named the kitten (inset) “Justice.”

Beverly Vista 8th Grader Leia Gluckman Named Finalist In National STEM Competition By Laura Coleman When Beverly Vista student Leia Gluckman entered the district Science Fair last year as a 7th grader, she knew exactly what she wanted to create – a product to help the homeless. A volunteer at the teen homeless shelter Safe Place For Youth in Venice since she was 4 years old, Leia said that helping people live better lives has

always been in her heart. After several experiments and 13 different formulas, Leia successfully created a powder cleanser that would work as a toothpaste, a dry shampoo and a body powder–the perfect all-in-one cleanser for someone with very little. In fact, Leia’s project proved (see ‘LEIA GLUCKMAN’ page 11)

Help End Homelessness At Good Shepherd Center’s Annual Gala Oct. 7 By Laura Coleman Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 7, for an evening of glitz, glamour and giving–all in an effort to raise money for the Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children at this year’s annual gala, to be held at downtown’s Union Station. “Today, we are more confident than ever that an end is in sight for homelessness in Los Angeles, as evidenced by some of the Countywide initiatives which began taking shape a few years ago and which have not seemed to lose any of their momentum,” said Sister Anne. “In fact, we can see the impact they have had on the situation with homeless veterans in particular with fewer living on the streets especially in the last couple of years.” Since 1984, Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children has been helping women and children get off the streets, giv-

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills residents will breathe easier thanks to a new ordinance the Beverly Hills City Council passed Tuesday that bans smoking in all multifamily dwellings by January 1, 2019. The new ordinance will prohibit smoking in apartments, duplexes, condominiums and all multi-family dwellings with the intention of protecting residents from the documented hazards of second-hand smoke. The ban, as with other smoking ordinances within the City, includes prohibitions

against vaping and marijuana smoke. The California Health and Safety Code prohibits the smoking of cannabis or cannabis products anywhere that smoking tobacco is prohibited. “I feel tremendous gratitude to our Health and Safety Commission and to my fellow council members for valuing health first and foremost,” said Mayor Lili Bosse. “It makes my heart happy to know that we are taking life-changing steps that will help ensure a healthier community for our future.” (see ‘SMOKING BAN’ page 11)

Landlord Attempts To Circumvent Rental Registry With Restraining Order By Victoria Talbot In an apparent effort to sidestep the backbone of the City's Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), one landlord attempted to prohibit the City from enforcing the rental registry through a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) Friday. At a hearing at 8:30 a.m., Hank Dayani, Trustee for the HHD Family Trust, inferred that there is an emergency need to prohibit the registry, claiming that making rental rates public would be damaging and a violation of the Ellis Act. The judge decided that the

only part of the registry that might justify an emergency was the concern for privacy, and allowed that rental rates would not be made public until after the preliminary injunction scheduled for Oct. 19 in Dept. 82 at the Superior Court in Downtown Los Angeles. “This does not interfere with the rental registry,” said City Attorney Larry Wiener. “I think we have a very strong case and a preliminary injunction should not be issue.” Tuesday, the City Council voted to adopt regulations in (see ‘RENTAL REGISTRY’ page 15)

CHILLIN’ AT THE EMMY AFTER PARTY — Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy joined the crowd during the HBO after party at the Pacific Design Center, where the winners, presenters and friends celebrate late into the night. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Sister Anne

ing them the tools to be self-sufficient, personally and professionally. According to a recent county report, in 2017, the number of homeless jumped 23 percent to 58,000 people, of which 17,900 are women and 5,100 are children. Money raised from this (see ‘GOOD SHEPHERD’ page 13)

Celebrity Photo Agency/Scott Downie

VOLUME: LII

For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCY RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION – deadline to apply: November 17, 2017 at 5:00pm The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified candidates to fill one upcoming vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission. For more information on this Commission position, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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Beverly Hills To Reconsider Landmark Status For School Board Prepared To OK Iconic Jack Colker 76 Gas Station Teacher Raises Tuesday By Victoria Talbot The visionary architect, Gin Wong, who designed Beverly Hills most iconic gas station – Jack Colker’s 76 Station at 427 N. Crescent Dr. – died Sept. 1 in Beverly Hills, according to The New York Times. He was 94. Some of his most notable works outside Beverly Hills include the LAX Theme Building, the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco, CBS Television City and the ARCO Tower. But it is the Union 76 Gas Station that is his most revered building. “This Union 76 station is considered the most beautiful gas station in America, and perhaps the world,” according to the L.A. Conservancy.

A world-renowned architect, his death seems to have spawned a whole new appreciation for this quirky creation, which is centrally located in the heart of Beverly Hills, beside the repurposed Beverly Hills Post Office and City Hall. “And while Mr. Wong worked on many such projects, it was an unconventional one — his

1960 design of a Union 76 gas station in Beverly Hills — that remains one of his most beloved and enduring,” said The New York Times. Colker’s 76 Gas Station was on the City Council agenda Tuesday at the request of Councilmember John Mirisch

City Schedules January 5K Run/Walk ‘Fitness Blast’ For Beverly Hills Education Foundation one rare event that helps all BHEF schools, local businesses and residents annually. It is a big Beverly Hills ‘Healthy City’ birthday party. It will be epic!” Run Racing, led by CEO and 1968 Olympic Gold Medalist Bob Seagren is an established consultant that will provide logistics, branding, marketing and production value to the event. The 5K will travel through the Business Triangle, covering Crescent Drive, North Canon Drive, North Beverly Drive, Rodeo Drive, and North Camden Drives from Dayton Way to South Santa Monica Boulevard. In addition, fitness industry professionals will lead short classes in yoga, dance, kickboxing, pilates and selfdefense. A kid’s station will have workshops in jumping jacks, hula hoop, volleyball, hockey, basketball, selfdefense and dance by members of the L.A. Galaxy, L.A. Kings, L.A. Rams and cheer-

leaders. The event has been endorsed by the Rodeo Drive committee, the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and the BHEF. The event will seek local sponsorship. BHEF has agreed to provide in-kind funding of $20,000, previously approved by the Council through the Community Assistance Grant Funding (CAGF) process. Through this agreement, the Beverly Hills 5K Run/Walk and Fitness Blast has guaranteed BHEF $25,000. The City’s costs including permit fees, equipment, personnel, and other costs were estimated at $20,057, to be covered by the CAGF funds for BHEF. In the first year of the event, organizers estimate that the race will net BHEF over $24,000 through donations and sponsorship opportunities. For Year Two the estimate is over $60,000; for Year Three, it is almost $100,000.

be competitive with other school districts and other professions,” stated boardmember Howard Goldstein. According to a district report, the average compensation increase per employee for this current school year will be $1,877 once the board approves the item. However, Beverly Hills Unified School District’s latest budget indicates that there may be a problem sustaining those anticipated raises given that the district is projecting that it must continue deficit spending. “Under our collective bargaining agreement, the district is legally obligated to pay its (see ‘TEACHER RAISES’ page 19)

IVY–A 2-year-old, sixpound Malti Poo, Ivy was saved from the San Bernardino city shelter, where she was hours away from being euthanized. To learn more about Ivy and how to adopt her, visit www.shelterhopepetshop.org.

(see ‘76 STATION’ page 19)

AND THE EMMY GOES TO... – With their copy of the Courier at the Emmy’s Sunday night were, from left: Samuel Marlard, manager of Battaglia on Rodeo Drive; Pierre Patrick (holding the Courier), executive director of The Jerry Pace Agency in Beverly Hills; Actor Mak Degennero, actress Michelle Wilson, actor Hunter Wilson, La La Land actress Amiee Conn, PR Manager Camille Salehi and singer/actress Jennifer Day

By Victoria Talbot Noted Beverly Hills fitness guru and celebrity trainer Dion Jackson is partnering with the City of Beverly Hills to present the first Beverly Hills 5K Run/Walk & Fitness Blast to benefit the Beverly Hills Education Foundation (BHEF) on Jan. 28, 2018. The event is being held on an auspicious day – it is the 104th birthday of the City of Beverly Hills and the 40th anniversary of the BHEF. Jackson is well-known to the walkers who join Mayor Lili Bosse to Walk with the Mayor. He leads the warm-up routines every Monday. He is also a celebrity personal trainer whose client list includes many entertainment industry professionals, such as Raquel Welch, Jennifer Lopez, Dustin Hoffman and Al Pacino. His motivational, high-octane fitness enthusiasm is contagious. “This will stand the test of time,” said Jackson. “It is the

By Laura Coleman On Tuesday, the Board of Education is poised to raise employee salaries by 2.17 percent for the 2017-18 year. That same voting item projects that the district will raise employee salaries by 3 percent in 201819 and an additional 2.81 percent in 2019-20. The specific increase is tied to a salary formula based on a percentage applied to secured property tax revenue growth, which was approved by the board effective July 1, 2014. “If we want to attract, retain, and motivate the best and the brightest, we need to find a way to raise the salaries and benefits of our teachers to

Visionary Women Presents "Grit, Guts and Grace" With Panelists Diana Nyad, Norma Bastidas Oct. 9

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills-based nonprofit Visionary Women will delve into personal success at its next upcoming salon, “Grit, Guts and Grace,” set for Oct. 9 at the Montage Beverly Hills. Panelists include Diana Nyad, a motivational speaker and renowned long distance swimmer, and Norma Bastidas, a survivor of sexual violence and Guinness World Record breaker for Longest Triathlon. Emmy Award-winning journalist and girls’ empowerment activist Shaun Robinson will lead the discussion on the challenges and experiences both women faced on their individual paths to achieving balance and purpose. “Visionary Women salons are designed to inspire women by curating dynamic discussions led by nationally recognized leaders from various artistic disciplines and professional backgrounds,” said Angella Nazarian, founder of Visionary Women. The two-year-old organization is dedicated to harnessing the power of leadership and community to empower women. The upcoming salon is sponsored by Ralph Lauren and The Wall Street Journal.

Above: Norma Bastidas. Below: Diana Nyad.

“We are looking forward to showcasing the powerful stories of each inspiring panelist at this upcoming salon [to] spark thought-provoking conversation about overcoming challenges with bravery and grace,” Nazarian added. For more information on Visionary Women and the salons, visit www.visionarywomen.com.

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George Chavez Honored As Second Recipient Of Beverly Hills’ Prince Mihalio Beverly Hills’ Fred C. Cunningham Award Voukitchevich Dies At Age 94 By Victoria Talbot Assistant City Manager George Chavez received the Fred C. Cunningham Award for Distinguished Service Tuesday at a ceremony during the City Council formal session, flanked by Fred C. Cunningham, Chavez’s wife Lynne and children, Steve and Grace. The Fred C. Cunningham Award for Distinguished Service is a medal of honor the City Council has created to commemorate Cunningham, who served the City with distinction. It is awarded to employees that embody the Cunningham legacy. The medal is to be “bestowed on a City of Beverly Hills employee who has rendered meritorious service evincing exceptional character. The Award recognizes the extraordinary woman or man who has a true vocation for

Pictured: Steve, Lynne and Grace Chavez with Mayor Lili Bosse and George Chavez.

serving the Beverly Hills community and who has demonstrated dedication, vocational expertise and courage, tempered with grace and humility.” In addition to the medal, Chavez received a proclamation and a check for $2,500 that he has earmarked for charity, in line with the generosity of spirit that earned him such recognition. Prior to Tuesday’ event,

more than 100 people attended a reception in the Municipal Gallery. Chavez told the guests, including former City mayors Robert K. Tanenbaum, Mark Egerman, Linda Briskman, Jimmy Delshad, Vicki Reynolds, Thomas Levyn, Les Bronte, and Edward Brown, that he “did not like being in the spotlight,” but that he was honored to be recognized. (see ‘GEORGE CHAVEZ’ page 19)

Michael Libow’s ‘Rod Lightning’ Tapped To Headline Next Night 2017 By Laura Coleman Versatile local realtor Michael Libow, well-regarded throughout the community for his philanthropy to Beverly Hills schools, has been tapped to perform with his band Rod Lightning and the Thunderbolts of Love at Saturday evening’s Next Night Block Party. Next Night 2017, which kicks off at 6 p.m. on South

Beverly, will feature an eclectic lineup of artists before Libow’s band takes the stage, including DJ EN Trance, Leila Pari, Michael B. Fitzgerald, and Kandace Lindsey. Libow said his band plans to perform a “toe-tapping mix of classic rock tunes” when they take the stage at 9 p.m. As part of tomorrow night’s free event, which runs from 6-

11 p.m., there will be food trucks (Sprinkles Cupcakes, Jogasaki Sushi Burrito, Lobsta Truck, and Richeeze Melts), a Beer & Wine Garden, Pop-up Shops, and more. Public parking lots on the block will be accessible during this time. For more information on the event, visit: www.beverlyhills.org/nextbeverlyhills.

3RD GRADE SOCIAL–Hawthorne's Michelle Dar, Richard Waters and Sarah Kaber joined parents at the third grade social last week, where they discussed fundraising and what their third grade students will be doing this school year.

Pit Mix Wins 2017 Hero Dog Award At The Beverly Hilton By Matt Lopez Abigail, a pit mix from Leigh Acres, Florida who teaches forgiveness and raises awareness in the campaign to end dog fighting was announced Saturday evening as the American Hero Dog of 2017 at the seventh annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards at The Beverly Hilton. Abigail is a pit mix who was found covered in scars, tick-infested and anemic, with half her face missing as a stray in Miami. Veterinary staff determined she was a victim of dog fight-

ing. Abigail then underwent several major surgeries with extensive skin grafts. The way her veterinarian and veterinary technician held the gauze for her bandages looked like a bow, leading her bandages to be called her bonnets. People around the world began sending bonnets. Abigail was chosen as the winner from a field of seven finalists. All seven finalists received $2,500 for their charity chosen from the awards' 27 charity partners. Abigail earned an additional $5,000 for her charity partner.

2017 “Hero Dog” Abigail

Actor James Denton and television personality Beth Stern hosted the ceremony at The Beverly Hilton, which will be aired Oct. 26 on Hallmark Channel.

By John L. Seitz When the term “a prince of a fellow” is used, it could well describe a longtime Beverly Hills resident named Mihailio von Uthemann Voukitchevich, who died Aug. 12 of acute respiratory and congestive heart failure. “Prince Micky,” as his Princeton classmates dubbed him, was born on March 29, 1933 in Geneva, Switzerland, the son of Prince Vladia Dragutin Voukitchevich, a diplomat and one of the founders of the League of Nations, which eventually evolved into the United Nations. After graduating from Princeton, he entered the publishing business, serving as president of Dorrance Publishing in Florida, and as a creative director for McGraw-

Hill in New York. Prince Mihalio authored several b o o k s including Too Hot To Touch, A Dash Of Bitters, and Plague, plus thrillers The Red Stone and Mutt And Jeff. Prince Mihalio is survived by his wife, Dr. Cynthiavon Utherman von Utterman Voukitchevich; his daughter, Princess Tatiana, the wife of Richard Carroll of Beverly Hills; his two other daughters; Naudia of Culver City and Sasha of New York City; his sons Georgi and Franny of Florida; and six grandchildren.

GEORGE CHRISTY

Notorious

George Christy In the beginning. 1948. The TV Academy folks

named it The Immy, after a term for an early camera

ut after seeing the feminized statuette, all concurred it should be The Emmy.

his week, the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards drew the lowest ratings ever.

Change. What we’ve been pre-

dicting time and again is that the celebrity draw in award shows is passé.

ruth to tell, our Hollywood scene is giving way to politics and sports, food and fitness.

What’s

often talked about, however, during the aftermath of the shows are the fashions.

adly, the star power is losing its sizzle. Regretfully, most newcomers appear to be without much staying power.

onde Nast executives pressed after Vanity Fair’s nowresigned editor Graydon Carter to pursue more Hollywood celebrities, but he sensed the changing of the guard.

for change through the centuries is fashion. Our wise mother reminded that fashion is “helplessly restless. and can’t sit down.” Akathesti moda, as she explained in our native Greek.

iewing the photo layouts of the runway designs during New York’s Fashion Week was a curious display of freaky unwearable.

ur keen fashion observer Wendy Goldberg found the shows “a mess.”

urthermore, the Red Carpet Rodeo fashions we display on our Courier pages are showpieces. Would that many of our lovely actresses were better able to “walk” their designer gowns. All gowns, of course, are on loan for the evening, to create a colorful carousel of fun. Whether they are worn by “somebody” or ”nobody,” who knows if they’ll

bolted from Hollywood for New York to avoid Big Daddy Tom’s Scientology guru demands.

atie sports a diamond ring, and the lovers stay mostly at home, except purportedly for marketing.

be worn again. his month confirmed the whispers about the love affair that has been hidden under the radar. he four-year romance of Jamie Foxx, 49, and Katie Holmes, 38. Initially glimpsed in Long Island, dancing at a Hamptons party.

nsiders were aware they’ve been living together in Jamie’s Westside h a c i e n d a . Ducking out by private plane for holidays in Paris, Mexico and Miami.

amie’s the father of two daughters, Corinne, 23, and Anelise, 8. Katie’s daughter, Suri (with Tom Cruise) is 11. Rumors flourished that Katie and Suri

Liev Schreiber with son Alexander Pete Schreiber

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Jessica Biel

Jaimie Alexander

Gina Rodriguez

Alec Baldwin with Hilaria Baldwin

Erin Lim

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Kate McKinnon

hat may change, after being photographed holding hands and strolling through the sands on a Malibu beach.

Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban celebrated The 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater Cicely Tyson

Ariel Winter

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photo such as this doesn’t “just ‘happen.”

heir PR probably convinced them that it’s time to “Come out.”

Allowing

these two happy people to enjoy a more open life, and be admired around the world.

not?

Fair

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enough, and why

Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

he PR calls a photographer, indicates where and when they will be available for a photo op, and, voila, the photographer sails off with a bucketful of cash for an “exclusive.”

Tessa Thompson

Tracee Ellis Ross

Viola Davis

Yara Shahidi

Zoe Kravitz

Regina King

Robin Wright

Ryan Michelle Bathe

Sandra Lee

Sarah Highland

Sarah Paulson

Mackenzie Davis

Mandy Moore

Marsai Martin

Millie Bobby Brown

Padma Lakshmi

Priyanka Chopra

Elizabeth Moss

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Laura Dern

Susan Kelechi Watson

Sofia Vergara and son Manolo Gonzalez-Ripoll Vergara attended The 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater

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Next Hearing In Hadid’s Bel-Air Fine Arts Theater and Rosenstiel Residence Mills Megamansion Case Set For Dec. 4 Act Contracts Approved By Matt Lopez Celebrity gossip website TMZ broke the news this week that megamansion developer Mohamed Hadid was on set this week, for a role opposite actor John Travolta in a new flick called Trading Paint. In photos on the website, Hadid is seen on set without a care in the world. After all, why would he? All seems to be going according to his plan, at least in the ongoing criminal proceedings against his 901 Strada Vecchia megamansion. At Monday’s hearing at Van Nuys Superior Court, many of the key facets of the original No Contest plea earlier this summer – tough penalties such as fines, a possible construction bond being posted by Hadid and more, appear to be falling by the wayside. Hadid was not present at the meeting – instead he was likely on set for his film role – but his attorney Robert Shapiro stated that Hadid had already completed about 80 hours of his mandated community service. The Courier is attempting to get a record of whether or not those hours have been completed.

One glimmer of hope appears to be Judge Eric Harmon, who is holding steadfast in wanting to hear from BelAir residents who have been affected by the construction of the home and the unstable hillside below it. Harmon called for a Dec. 4 status hearing, where Hadid’s team is expected to present new permits. At that meeting, Harmon also wants to hear from Bel-Air residents on what they think needs to be done to the home. No one has been affected more by that work than Joe Horacek, who lives directly below the nearly 30,000square-foot home. At Monday’s hearing, Horacek unveiled his new legal pit bull, Thomas O’Brien of Paul Hastings. O'Brien is a nationally recognized trial attorney who has successfully tried more than 95 cases, both criminal and civil, in federal and state court. O’Brien introduced himself at Monday’s hearing and noted that he would be representing the neighbors in their communication with the City Attorney’s office to assure that they were being fairly represented.

By Victoria Talbot Mills Act contracts were approved by the Beverly Hills City Council Tuesday for the Fine Arts-Ahrya Theater at 8554 Wilshire Blvd. and the Rosenstiel Residence at 1210 Coldwater Canyon Dr. The properties are locally landmarked by the Cultural Heritage Commission, which recommended the approval of the Mills Act contracts. State law enables local governments to enter into the contracts with owners of qualified historic properties to provide property tax abatement as an incentive in exchange for the continued preservation, restoration, maintenance and/or rehabilitation of historic resources. The City of Beverly Hills first adopted the Pilot Mills Act program in 2011, and has extended it through Dec. 31, 2019 for qualified properties with a tax-assessed value not to exceed $7,500,000. Other Mills Act contract recipients include the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Beverly Hills Post Office, the Fox Wilshire -

Saban Theatre, the Joe E. Brown Residence and the Salkin Apartment Building No. 2. The Fine Arts-Ahrya Theater was designated as Beverly Hills Landmark No.35 on May 16. It is a bona fide movie theater, in partnership with Laemmle films, featuring independent, foreign, and art house cinema. The applicant has provided a Preservation Plan that projects reinvestment of the tax savings to complete numerous restoration projects in excess of $543,000 and ongoing maintenance work in excess of $281,000 in the initial 10-year term of the contract, including restoration of the historic “Fine Arts” signage and storefront. The Rosenstiel Residence, which was designated as a City landmark on July 12, 2017, is a rare Mid-Century Modernstyle architecture by Master Architect Victor Gruen. The single-story residence features shallow-pitched shed roofs with deep overhangs above floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sliding glass doors. It is

one of the few homes he designed as Gruen spent most of his career designing shopping malls. The approximate annual tax reduction to the City for the Fine Arts-Ahrya Theater will be $6,041; the school district reduction will be $5,648. The reduction for the Rosenstiel Residence is expected to be $5,900 to the City and $5,500 to the school District. The addition of the two Mills Act contracts to the list of Mills Act participants, upon verification and acceptance by the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor’s Office, will result in an annual reduction in tax revenue to the City of $70,041 and to the School District, it represents a reduction of $62,148. The City’s Pilot Mills Act Program limits the total property tax losses to the City to a maximum of $100,000 per annum. The remaining approximate annual tax reduction for future Mills Act Properties is $29,959 for the City and $17,852 for the school district.

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

GRANTS SERVING THE COMMUNITY—Providence Saint John’s Health Center continued its annual tradition of supporting and partnering with local nonprofits at an expo Monday. It awarded 16 grants totaling $699,000 to organizations that help the homeless, provide medical care to low-income individuals, serve atrisk youth, wellness programs, and care for the needs of the elderly and those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Above, fifth from right: Marcel Loh, Providence Saint John’s Health Center CEO, surrounded by representatives from grant recipients, Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica, Claris Health, Meals on Wheels West, Pico Youth and Family Center, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Safe Place for Youth, Saint Anne School, Santa Monica Family YMCA, St. Joseph Center, Step Up on Second, The Achievable Foundation, The People Concern, Upward Bound House, Venice Family Clinic, Westside Family Health Center and WISE and Healthy Aging.

Alive & Running Walk/Run Culminates Suicide Prevention Month The Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ 19th annual Alive & Running 5K Walk/Run For Suicide Prevention starts with a pre-race program at 7 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 24 at West 88th Street and La Tijera Boulevard, north of LAX. Remembering loved ones and raising money and awareness for the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center, the family-

friendly event will include live music, speakers, children’s activities and a Health & Wellness EXPO. With an 8 a.m. 5K walk/run and 9 a.m. entertainment and awards, the morning will be hosted by actor/filmmaker Dennis Dugan, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services CEO Dr. Kita S Curry, and CEO/owner of the The Village recording studio, Jeff

Greenberg. Local participants include board member Sara Rutenberg of Brentwood and Andrew Berman of Beverly Hills walking in memory of their sister; and board member and co-chair of the event Pamela Kluft, walking in memory of her sister. For more information, visit https://support.didihirsch.org/A liveandRunning2017.

UCLA brain SPORE director Dr. Linda Liau (center) and lead researchers (from left) Drs. William Yong and Robert Prins. UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

$11.4 Million Grant To Advance Prevention, Treatment

UCLA Brain Cancer Program Wins National Cancer Institute Designation The brain-cancer program at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the UCLA Brain Tumor Center has been designated a Specialized Program of Research Excellence, or SPORE by the National Cancer Institute, making it one of only five brain cancer programs nationwide to receive such recognition and substantial research funding. The designation comes with an $11.4 million, five-year grant to support research into the prevention, detection and treatment of one of the most lethal

and deadly cancers, which often receives far less funding than other types of cancers. These grants promote cooperation among scientists in different disciplines, and UCLA’s program will partner researchers and clinicians to translate basic research from the laboratories into patient clinical trials much more quickly and effectively,” said Dr. Linda Liau, professor and chair of neurosurgery at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine and director of the UCLA Brain Tumor SPORE Program. (see ‘CANCER,’ page 16)

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to be such a success, that she was named the grand prize winner in Beverly Hills Unified School District’s district-wide Science Fair. After that, she nabbed first place at the L.A. County competition and she came in first in the statewide Science Fair. On Wednesday, Leia learned that she was named a Top 30 finalist in the Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering Rising Stars), a prestigious national Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition for middle school students. “I feel that to make it this far, my project has to be something special–I’m still kind of in shock that I’ve made it this far,” Gluckman said. The program, conceived by the Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science & the Public, seeks to inspire young scientists, engineers and innovators who will solve the grand challenges of the future. “I’m hoping to eventually develop the product and start selling it,” she said, noting that she envisioned it being sold like TOMS, where for every pair of shoes sold, another pair is donated to someone in need. In anticipation of that future, she is now in the process of licensing the product, getting patents and government approval. So far, only Leia’s family and close friends have actually tried it, to great success, she said. Next month Leia will travel to Washington, DC (all expenses paid) for the upcoming seventh annual Broadcom MASTERS final competition where she will compete for more than $100,000 in awards, including a top prize of $25,000. “We are so proud of what Leah has accomplished. Soon the entire country will know what the Beverly Vista community has known for a long time: that Leah has the drive and ability to compete with the best and brightest and to make a significant difference for those who are less fortunate,” said Beverly Vista Principal Christian Fuhrer. “The entire Bulldog Nation will be rooting for Leia as she competes in the finals in Washington, DC.”

Winners will be named on Oct. 24 at an awards dinner at the Carnegie Institution for Science after the finalists compete in a rigorous competition that will test their abilities in STEM, critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration. For the second year in a row, there will be an equal number of male and female finalists competing. Ten of the finalists, selected from a record high of 2,499 applicants by a panel of scientists and engineers, are from California. All finalists receive a $500 cash award in addition to the trip to Washington, DC to participate in the competition. “These talented young scientists, mathematicians and engineers, whose projects range from computer science and mechanical engineering to microbiology and substantiality, are part of the generation that will solve the grand challenges we face today,” said Paula Golden, president of the Broadcom Foundation. “For many of our finalists, their first spark of curiosity was struck by a dedicated teacher, parent or friend who took the time to ignite their personal passion. Congratulations to each of our finalists and their adult role models and mentors who have put them on their road to discovery.” Finalists’ independent research projects include a range of topics such as Using Flotation Systems to Harness Wave Power Using Electromagnetism Can Technology Be Used To Modify Behavior and Reduce Rates of Melanoma Remote Sensing the Ablation or Accumulation of a Glacier By Using Fractal Analysis on Glacier Images A Novel Method for the Efficient Determination of Long-Term Emulsion Stability Natural Antioxidant and NanoAntioxidant Effects Against Oxidative Stress Leia said that she feels immense gratitude to be part of the competition, which is regarded as the most prestigious of its kind in the nation. “Volunteering has always been a huge part of my life,” Gluckman said. “I’m happy that I was really able to make an impact on people.”

The ordinance will return to the council for a second reading and final adoption on Oct. 3. With final approval, smoking will be prohibited in all common areas of multi-family buildings, including hallways, pathways, lobbies, community rooms, laundry facilities, patios and pool areas, effective Jan. 1, 2018. On Jan. 1, 2019, smoking will be prohibited in all multifamily units, including rentals and owner-occupied dwellings. The Health and Safety Commission has had 12 meetings on the subject and two public meetings over the last year. Support is widespread, as

only an estimated eight percent of residents smoke. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health estimates that the average population of smokers is closer to 14 percent. The Health and Safety Commission proposal had a one-year implementation for rental units and a two-year implementation for condominiums. The City Council, however, felt that the ban should be complete in the first year, citing concern for residents who are subjected to second-hand smoke in multi-family dwellings. Therefore, the ordinance will prohibit smoking in both rental and condominium units, regardless of ownership, in one year. The City has already prohibited smoking in public

areas, including parks, sidewalks and shared courtyards. In May, the City Council prohibited smoking in the public right of way, unless the smoker was “actively traveling.” The new prohibitions extend the City’s reach to include multi-family dwellings. The City Council directed that smoking cessation will be discussed as a part of the public outreach and recommendations for help with cessation will be coming back to council at a later date. The Health and Safety Commission was tasked with studying options for smokers who wish to quit. For more information visit www.beverlyhills.org/smoking or call 310-285-1014.

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Father Eamon Kelly, Ann Bayefsky, Greg Krentzman Special Guests At Temple Of The Arts High Holy Days Services, Replica Of Magdala Stone On Display Rabbi David Baron of the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre has announced that his Yom Kippur High Holy Day guests on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30, 2017 (5778) will include: • Fr. Eamon Kelly, an Irish Catholic priest, vice chargé of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center and vice director of The Magdala Center. He will speak about the 2009 excavation of the historic Magdala Stone found in the first century Migdal Synagogue in Mary Magdalene’s hometown where Jesus Christ once taught and where current fundraising efforts are underway. • Ann Bayefsky, New Yorkbased human rights scholar and activist, was integral in the denouncement of Mary Robinson and the Human Rights Campaign’s anti-Israel rhetoric and proposals. • And Greg Krentzman, a Culver City resident and recruiter of AltaMed Health services, whose life was miraculously spared in a terrorist attack last year in Nice, France on Bastille Day. The family’s survival, including his French wife

Sophie and 11-year-old daughter Lola, is testimony to their strength, faith and resilience. Krentzman’s background also includes business devel- Rabbi David opment for Baron the Los Angeles Comunity College School District, as well as raising capital for the funding of Santa Monica College. A replica of The Father Eamon M a g d a l a Kelly Stone, depicting the oldest carved image of the first menorah candelabra, will be on display at the temple. “All of my guests have incredible personal stories that exemplify the strength of the human spirit as carried out in their

respective l i v e s through their acts of courageous deeds and humane kindness, all while bringing awareness and shedding light Ann Bayefsky on subjects that need to be disc u s s e d g l o b a l l y,” said Baron. “These are all inspirational and motivational messages we need to hear.” T h e Greg Krentzman Yom Kippur creative services will feature Broadway performers Ilysia J. Pierce and Jordan Bennett, both of whom serve as cantors, along with the temple’s choir comprised of singers from the LA Opera and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, led by the tem-

A replica of The Magdala Stone, considered one of the most significant biblical archeological discoveries in Israel, will be on display at the Temple of the Arts.

ple’s music director, four time Emmy-nominated composer Sharon Farber. The temple, the largest arts and entertainment synagogue in the U.S., owns the historic Saban Theatre at 8440 Wilshire Blvd. High Holy Day services will be held in the Winnick Family Auditorium on the Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) on Friday, Sept 29, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept 30, 2017 at 10 a.m., including the Yizkor Memorial Service for the depart-

ed at 12:30 p.m. The temple broadcasts its Yom Kippur services on DIRECTV, Comcast, Time Warner and other cable channels through JLTV (Jewish Life Television). JLTV can be viewed locally on Time Warner Channel 469 and streaming on www.bhtota.org. For more information, visit http://JLTV.tv/channels. For information on High Holy Day service tickets, visit www.bhtota.org.

Actor/Director Kenneth Branagh To Be Honored At BAFTA Awards The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) has announced that award-winning actor and director Kenneth Branagh will receive the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment at the 2017 AMD British Academy Britannia Awards. He joins previously announced honorees Dick Van Dyke, who will receive the Britannia Award for Excellence in Television, Ava DuVernay, who will receive the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing, and Claire Foy, who will receive the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year presented by Burberry. British comedian Jack Whitehall will return as host. This year’s event will take place on Friday, Oct. 27 at The Beverly Hilton. “Kenneth is without question one of the most influential figures in the British film, television and theatre community, and his talents have brought him much-

deserved intern a t i o n a l acclaim and r e c o g n i t i o n ,” said BAFTA Los A n g e l e s C h a i r m a n Kieran Breen. Branagh has r e c e i v e d five Academy Award nominations across five different categories, and is directing, proKenneth Branagh ducing and starPhoto by Blake ring as Hercule Gardner Poirot in Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express, with an all-star cast, set for a November release. For more information, visit www.bafta.org.

L.A. Children’s Chorus Names New Director Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, internationally known choral conductor, clinician and educator, has been named the next artistic director of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC), noted for its bel canto sound. The announcement was made by LACC Chair Cheryl Scheidemantle. Malvar-Ruiz assumes the post on Aug. 1, 2018. From 2004 to July 2017, Malvar-Ruiz served as music director of American Boychoir, serving boys in grades four through eight, whose Concert Choir tours globally to critical acclaim. His 13-year tenure was highlighted by some 200 performances, up to five

national and international tours annually and appearances with the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Fernando Philharmonic, Royal Malvar-Ruiz Concertgebouw Orchestra and more. For more information, call 626-7934231 or visit www.lachildrenschorus.org.

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AN EVENING WITH THE MAYOR Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse will deliver the State of the City Address Sept. 27, 5-7 p.m. at Greystone Gardens. The event includes a wine and hors d’oeuvre reception in the gardens. A few tickets are still available for this extremely popular event - $50 for residents, $60 for general admission. To purchase tickets, visit www.beverlyhillschamber.com or call 310-248-1000.

Celebration Of The Goldbergs 100th Episode Set For Oct. 17 At Paley Center By Matt Lopez A celebration of the 100th episode of the ABC comedy The Goldbergs will be held Oct. 17 at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, the center announced Tuesday. The PaleyLive Fall 2017 event will feature a screening, panel conversation and audience question and answer session with the cast and producers. Cast members of the comedy set in the 1980s based on creator Adam F. Goldberg's childhood memories set to participate in the panel conversation and question and answer session are Wendi McLendon-Covey, George

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incredibly special evening will allow GSC to add programs to help provide the center’s transitional youth and women with GED certification, computer training, and other vocational training programs. “All signs coming from our current Mayor Eric Garcetti indicate that ending homelessness is a top priority for him,” added Sister Anne.

Segal, Sean Giambrone, Haley Orranti and Troy Gentile. Goldberg and fellow executive producer Doug Robinson are also set to participate. “The Goldbergs perfectly captures those fun and crazy days of Pacman, big hair, and Rubik's Cube,” said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center's president and CEO. Tickets went on sale Wednesday for Paley Center members and Thursday to the general public. For tickets, visit: paley.me/Goldbergs.

The fabulous cocktail attire evening, featuring live music, dinner, dancing and an open bar, will be held at Union Station with complimentary valet parking. There will be a short program hosted by Cory Live and three specialty silent auction items, including a private dinner at Il Cielo in Beverly Hills. Tickets for the gala can be purchased for $250 online at gschomeless.org or by calling Adriana Sandoval at 213-482-1843.

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS SHINE BRIGHT AT TIFFANY’S—Roger Farah has just been named the new chairman at Tiffany & Co., effective October 2. Farah joined Tiffany’s Board in March 2017. He previously served in leadership roles at Ralph Lauren Corp., Venator Group, Inc., R.H. Macy & Co., Inc. and Federated Merchandising Services. Farah takes over the position from Michael J. Kowalski, Tiffany’s chairman since 2002. Kowalski initially joined the Board in 1995 and is poised to remain a director at the renowned jeweler, which was founded in New York in 1837.

BURBERRY FOR A CAUSE—Friends of Beverly Gardens Park (FOBGP) cochairs Deborah Frank, Franny Rennie and Annette Saleh threw a fashionable fundraiser at Burberry on Rodeo Drive on behalf of Beverly Gardens Park. Since Steven Gordon founded FOBGP in 2012, the organization has helped raise around $8.2 million for the restoration of this historic gem. Pictured above (front row, from left): evening co-hosts Ori Blumenfeld, Tracy Esse, Lisa Kay Schwartz and Lisa Licht; (back row, from left): General Manager Burberry Beverly Hills Kelly Valdez, Deborah Frank, Annette Saleh, Burberry Senior Client Engagement Manager Kamie Anne Kirschner, and Franny Rennie. PARTY WITH A PURPOSE—Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) Los Angeles held a fabulous fundraising party at Madame Tussauds in Hollywood on Saturday evening where supporters of the organization hobnobbed with some of the world’s most iconic starsalbeit in wax! Pictured: Co-chair Matt Winnick (partner in Microgen Solutions), Alan Levey (CEO JVSLA), Deborah Levey (former executive director of JVS Community Care at Home), Harris Smith (JVSLA president), waxed Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator, co-chair Adam Abramowitz (managing director of Intrepid Investment Bankers), co-chair Heidi Levyn (client partner, Facebook), co-chair Steve Seigel (president of Silversheet) and JVSLA client Rasika Flores.

Jewish National Fund To Honor Brett Ratner, David Frank At Upcoming Gala On Oct. 29 By Laura Coleman The Jewish National Fund (JNF) will recognize the accomplishments and visions of Hollywood director and producer Brett Ratner and longtime JNF supporter David Frank with its Tree of Life Award at this year’s upcoming gala on Sunday, Oct. 29 at Loews Hollywood Hotel. This humanitarian award is given in recognition of outstanding community involvement, dedication to the cause of American-Israeli friendship, and devotion to the peace and security of human life. Among those honoring Ratner and Frank are event co-chairs Gal Gadot, Stanley Black and David Wiener. “It will be my pleasure to honor my friend Brett Ratner and his generous giving and support for the opportunity of American students to study in my homeland of Israel,” said Gadot. Ratner, an alumnus of Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI-JNF), is one of Hollywood’s most successful film directors and producers. Recently, he sponsored the Brett Ratner Impact Fellowship for Greater Los Angeles area students to attend

AMHSI-JNF for a semester program. “It is my honor to be able to provide the next generation with the opportunity to have a meaningful journey of living and studying in our homeland,” he Gal Gadot, who will present the “Tree of Life” said. Frank has Award to Brett Ratner been actively involved with Jewish National Fund since 1985, when he first joined the board of directors. He served a five year term as president and is currently the chairman of the Greater Los Angeles Board. “This marks the culmination of a 60year relationship JNF, which began at the age of six when I was a day school student purchasing trees from JNF,” he said. “It is remarkable to see how far the organization has come.” Visit: jnf.org/latol.

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Spanish Dignitaries Celebrate 400th Anniversary Of Sevillian Artist Murillo At Luxe Hotel On Sunset By Laura Coleman To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Baroque artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, representatives from one of the most beautiful cities in the world–Seville–gathered at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel Wednesday evening to toast the renowned Sevillian painter. “We like to talk about the city of Seville as a living museum where different artist movements collide and coexist,” described the Mayor of Seville Juan Espadas Cejas, who shared with those in attendance the City’s plans for upcoming exhibitions centered around Murillo. With over 3,000 years of history, the city has an enduring legacy of cuisine, arts and culture. In 2019, Sevilla plans to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who departed Seville in 1519 for a

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connection with the registration of rental units and the certification of rents charged, a provision of the registry that must be completed by Jan. 22, 2018 to be certified by the State of California. The process includes the

HAPPY 400TH – From left, Spanish Consul General of Los Angeles, Francisco Javier Vallaure de Acha, the owner of Luxe Hotels, Efrem Harkham, and the Mayor of Seville Juan Espadas Cejas, listen to Consul in Charge of Tourism Affairs Belén González del Val.

three-year-journey around the world–the first such adventure in documented history. “We like to characterize Seville as the gateway to America in Europe,” Cejas said. “It is a charming city. It is a safe city. It is kind, it is opening, it is welcoming. Perhaps the word that best describes the city of Seville is joy.” Prior to the cocktail reception at the Luxe, which included exquisite Spanish food and

wine as well as a flamenco show, the Sevillian mayor and others visited the Getty Center to kick off “The Year Of Murillo.” The mayor of Seville's Getty visit, in collaboration with The Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, and Tourismo Sevilla was hosted by hotel owner Efrem Harkham and featured a rare glimpse of Murillo's drawings from the Getty's archives.

landlords reporting of the rents for their units and the confirmation of those rent amounts by the tenants. An appeal process must be completed prior to that date, which is one year from the date of the adoption of the ordinance, as per the Petris Act. Several landlords used the public comment as an opportu-

nity to continue their protestations of the RSO. One landlord, Harvey Miller, claims that a Public Information Request will show that the City had no grounds for an emergency ordinance. However, the City of Beverly Hills adopted a regular Rent Stabilization Ordinance one month later.

Getty Museum To Exhibit Rare Michelangelo Drawing By Victoria Talbot Study of a Mourning Woman, ca. 1500-05, by Michelangelo Buonarrotti, one of the world’s greatest artists, will be on display at the Getty Museum, Getty Center Sept. 29 through Oct. 29. Rediscovered in the collection of Castle Howard in 1995, the drawing was one of 16 drawings and one painting the museum acquired in July. The drawing had been hidden among other pieces in the family collection, overlooked by scholars for centuries. This will be the first time the drawing has been exhibited in a museum since its rediscovery. Following the month-long exhibition, the piece will be loaned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for its exhibition Michelangelo: Divine Draftsmen and Designer, opening Nov. 13. The design, which is not known to have been a part of any of his projects, nevertheless was known to many of the

artist’s contemporaries. The figure of the woman is seen in profile, dressed in a full-length robe worn by women of antiquity as depicted in Renaissance painting, reflecting the mourning figures often found in paintings of Christ’s deposition from the cross. The drawing will be displayed in the Getty Museum’s North pavilion, second floor gallery devoted to Italian Renaissance painting.

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and more, will be held in the private event space on the 70th floor. Attendees will also be able to take a ride down the all-transparent Skyslide, 1,000 feet above the city. Cost is $15 a class, $55 for all four classes. For more information, visit https://oue-skyspace.com/. • • • • • Global animal welfare and wildlife conservation organization, Born Free, will hold its first fundraiser, “A Celebration of Wildlife,” from 6:30-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28 at Palihouse West Hollywood 8465 Holloway Dr. Funds raised will benefit the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary in Texas, and the charity’s wildlife protection campaigns throughout the U.S., including efforts to safeguard The Endangered Species Act and end trapping and use of fur. With celebrity supporters Kelly Sullivan, Maxwell Caulfield and Juliet Mills, the evening will include a silent and live auction and a Fund A Need pledge appeal. Guest speaker will be Will Travers, co-founder of Born Free USA with his parents Virginia McKenna and the late Bill Travers, who starred in the 1966 film Born Free. For more information and tickets visit http://bit.ly/CelebrationofWildlife. • • • • • Canadian keyboardist Michael Kaeshammer will present concerts at 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 27 and 28 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach. Combining elements of jazz, blues, boogie-woogie and more, Kaeshammer has earned a loyal following as a vocalist and piano virtuoso Tickets, ranging from $45$55, are available at http://www.carpenterarts.org/2 017-2018/michael-kaeshammer.html

ble for brain tumors to evade and overcome immunotherapy. The researchers hope that by understanding these factors, they can enhance the benefits of cancer vaccines being tested in people by combining them with the appropriate immune checkpoint inhibitors. • Drs. Timothy Cloughesy, Steven Bensinger and David Nathanson will focus on how metabolism can affect and regulate tumor resistance of targeted therapies. These insights can allow scientists to potentially exploit metabolic vulnerabilities, such as metabolic stress, to induce the death of cancer cells and improve how patients respond to targeted inhibitors by combining them with drugs that induce cell death. • Drs. Frank Pajonk and Leia Nghiemphu will investigate new strategies to block the process by which radiation ther-

apy can cause non-cancerous cells to become cancerous. People who are treated with traditional radiation often suffer a recurrence of their cancer, and this research could help improve clinical outcomes for people with brain and other cancers by combining radiation therapy with drugs that prevent the conversion of non-cancerous cells • Drs. Albert Lai and Harley Kornblum will study how glioblastoma can become resistant to isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) inhibitors, which are a promising new type of drug that targets a specific mutation in brain cancer cells. The scientists hope that understanding the epigenetics of this process could lead to the development of new treatments for people with glioblastomas that harbor IDH mutations by combining IDH inhibitors with epigenetic drugs.

Temple Emanuel Forum To Discuss ‘Building Healthier Communities” Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills will give voice to the underlying socio-political issues behind the recent Charlottesville incident and the vehicle attacks in Spain, at its 19th annual Yom Kippur Afternoon Forum and Behrendt Conversation: “Building Healthier Communities: A Holistic Approach to the Challenge of Hate and Violence,” at 2:45 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30 in the temple’s Bess P. Maltz Center, 8844 Burton Way. Panelists will include: Alejandro Beutel, senior research analyst of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Intelligence Project; Sgt. Mike Abdeen, L.A. Sheriff’s Department; Haroon Azar, senior fellow and program director, Initiative on Security and Religious Freedom, UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations; Joumana Silyan-Saba, director of Strategies Against Violent Extremism, L.A.Mayor’s Office, and Umar Hakim, director of the Intellect, Love and Mercy Foundation Panelists will discuss such topics as public safety beyond the realm of law enforcement and best practices, policies and the role that religious communities, schools, and healthcare professionals can play in keeping Los Angeles safe. “Public safety is not only a job for law enforcement—religious institutions, schools and healthcare professionals are now seen as crucial to efforts in preventing hatred, ideological violence, and extremism in our nation,” said the Temple’s Rabbi Sarah Bassin. “With the current state of international political affairs, there are a number of key public safety and social justice issues that are significant today. At Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, we strive to address those concerns in a unifying and pluralistic manner by creating a space for open communication.” For more information, visit Tebh.org/AfternoonForum. grams-events/2017/09/latinasout-loud-parriba/ • • • • •

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To beat the late summer heat, it was off to Malibu for that town’s largest public/private performing arts event, the Concert on the Bluffs. An enthusiastic turnout of some 1,800 people of all ages attended this year’s spectacular, arranged by Founder/Artistic Director Catherine Malcolm Brickman, Executive Producer Suzanne Zimmer, and a host of other community leaders. With none other than “Mr. 007” himself, Pierce Brosnan (left) greeting the guests, the Malibu Coast Chamber Orchestra wove a delightful musical myriad of American classics from George Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue to Maurice Ravel’s Bolero, plus dancers from the New York City Ballet (top photo), there was something for every taste and a great time for all. Photos by Emily Goodman and Chris Ward ****** Last Thursday, The Broad Stage celebrated the launch of its 10th season with “An Intimate Evening with Josh Groban,” raising nearly $550,000 for its arts education and community programs for some 20,000 children, parents, and teachers designed to incite curiosity and encourage lifelong connection to the arts. This marked Josh Groban’s first concert in one and a half years, as he was on Broadway in Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet Of 1812. Josh started the concert with a beautiful rendition of Pure Imagination followed by Try to Remember, What I Did For Love, Old Devil Moon, Bring Him Home, You Raise Me Up, and his favorite encore classic Over the Rainbow. Following the performance, guests proceeded to the outdoor courtyard for a gorgeously lit dinner reception, The Broad Stage’s 10th anniversary logo shining above the colorful tables. ****** And while we are on the subject of the Broads–Eli and Edye, to be exact– The Broad Museum downtown just celebrated its 2nd anniversary and appointed four new members to its board of directors. Thomas P. Campbell, most recently the director/CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; Sherry Lansing, CEO of The Sherry Lansing Foundation; Joanne Heyler, founding director of The Broad; and Deborah Kanter, general counsel for

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NEW GRANT RECIPIENTS–Among the recipients of Cutting Edge Grants from the Jewish Community Foundation was “Wise Readers to Leaders,” a pilot program to engage Jewish teens in year-round meaningful service learning opportunities with thousands of underprivileged youth. Attorney Andrea Sonnenberg (second from left) is CEO and co-founder of the organization while her husband Glenn Sonnenberg, president of Beverly Hills-based Latitude Management REI (second from right), is also heavily involved in this charitable enterprise.

Jewish Community Foundation Awards $2 Million In Grants To Launch Eight Innovative Programs By John L. Seitz The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (www.jewishfoundationla.org) announced the awarding of $2 million in Cutting Edge Grants to eight new initiatives focusing on creative thinkers, entrepreneurs, and innovative organizations to develop and implement transformative programs of high visibility and impact in the local Jewish community. President/CEO Marvin I. Schotland stated: “Our grant recipients represent an inspiring group of social innovators whose vision and creative problem-solving skills are addressing critical needs in Jewish Los Angeles. Since the inception of the Cutting Edge Grants 12 years ago, we have awarded more than $17 million to some 90 transformative initiatives which are reimagining and shaping our local Jewish future, and touched the lives of tens of thousands across our communities.” Recipients of 2017 Cutting Edge Grants include: •Families of Lone Soldiers for the Los Angeles Center: $250,000 over three years; •Jewish Federation of Greater L.A. for the Family Camp Pilot: $250,000 over three years; •Jewish Federation of Greater L.A. for the Y & S Nazarian Foundation Iranian Young Adult Outreach and Engagement Initiative: $250,000 over four-years launched with major funding from the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Family Foundation; •Karsh Family Social Service Center, Inc. (auxiliary of Wilshire Boulevard Temple) for the Volunteer Engagement Project: $250,000 grant over three years; •OneTable for the Los Angeles Launch: $250,000 over three years; •StandWithUs for the J.D. Fellowship: $250,000 over three years; •UpStart for Upstart LA: $250,000 over three years; •Wise Readers to Leaders (formerly Wise Freedom School Partners) for the Tikkun Olam Corps Program: $250,000 over four years. The foundation manages charitable assets of more than $1 billion entrusted to it by over 1,300 families. It currently ranks as L.A.’s 9th largest charitable foundation.

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staff salary increases resulting from the new secured property tax revenues it receives from the county,” stated Telly Tse, executive board president of the Beverly Hills Education Association. “The district has the ability to pay these raises. This is all about where the district chooses to spend its money, nothing more.” The current board has made no secret that it wants to do away with the salary formula and negotiations contin-

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Dr. Martin Harry Prince, Innovative Member Of 1970s BHUSD Board Of Education, Dead At 87 By John L. Seitz Dr. Martin Harry Prince, a person often credited with promoting Beverly Hills High School's relaxation of the formal dress code, a new academic approach (“Mod 70”’) and introducing a cultural diversity program as a highly active member of the BHUSD Board of Education during the 1970s, died last Saturday at age 87. Born in the Bronx on April 5, 1930, he and his parents moved west, first settling in Albuquerque where he was raised and attended the University of New Mexico, before eventually coming to California. After earning his O.D. degree from the Los Angeles College of Optometry, Dr. Prince set up his long-standing optometry practice in Westwood, while he and his wife, the former Gayle

Schlanger–herself a BHHS alumna–lived and raised their five children in Beverly Hills. A longtime supporter of the Venice Family Clinic, he was honored with its prestigious Morton K. Rubenstein Humanitarian Award while the Westside Chamber of Commerce named him Rancho Park’s “Man of the Year.” He also served on local, state and national optometric boards. He is survived by his four daughters: Laura Fox, Amy Prince, Joanne Bolduc, Elizabeth Battat, his son Jonathan Prince and nine grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, any donation to the Venice Family Clinic, 604 Rose Ave., Venice, CA 90291, would be appreciated.

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since then. The family, also owns the buildings for Porta Via restaurant, Edelweiss Candy, Spago and other properties in the City, said Leisure. “The structure is unique, built for a single purpose that limits the use. There may come a time when that use may not be applicable. Landmarking would restrict the use of the property. If it was no longer a gas station, what could it be,” asked Leisure. The City Council unanimously voted to send the project back to the Cultural Heritage Commission for study. “There are new regulations,” said Assistant Director of Community Services Ryan Gohlich. “It would need to be reviewed to see if it would still qualify as a resource.” “This building is one of the reasons we have a Cultural Heritage Ordinance,” said Mirisch. A review of eligibility is the first step towards designating a property. Staff was instructed to look at potential adaptive re-uses, as well. If it is designated as a City landmark, this would be the first property to be landmarked without the support of the owner in the City of Beverly Hills.

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for consideration of the initiation of historic designation proceedings. Considered for possible local landmark status in 2013, historic designation proceedings were initiated and reviewed by the Cultural Heritage Commission, but the matter was dropped. Unfortunately, the designation lacked owner support. At that time, the Cultural Heritage Ordinance was being reconsidered, especially as the ordinance related to involuntary landmarking of buildings. Confronted with the option of involuntary landmark proceedings and an unwilling property owner, the City Council opted to raise the bar for involuntary landmarking and to add more incentives to property owners to voluntarily landmark their properties. A family member representing their interests spoke up to protest the designation proceedings Tuesday. Glen Leisure said that his grandfather had acquired the property in the 1920s and operated a gas station. The current structure was built in the early 1960s and has remained a gas station

Chavez’ remarks were brief, and consisted mostly of thanking the City staff, City Council members both past and present, and his family. Fred Cunningham, the City’s inaugural award recipient, retired as executive director of Public Affairs after 50 years of dedicated service to the City of Beverly Hills. “I have never worked with anyone that has even approached the dignity of Fred Cunningham,” said Tanenbaum. Tanenbaum worked with the City to create the award, and to bring it to a second recipient in George Chavez. Chavez has been with the City of Beverly Hills for 29 years, starting as a building inspector. He continued to work full-time as he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Chavez is a success story – the kind that comes from hard work, dedication, and, as Lili Bosse said, always answering in the affirmative when asked to solve a problem, a hallmark of his

ue between representatives for the school district and employee bargaining units. BHUSD Chief Administrative Officer LaTanya Kirk-Carter Latham previously told the Courier that the district would be unable to afford the salary increases in the absence of additional reductions or reconfiguring the school district’s K-8 schools. The district is currently projecting a budget deficit of $2.5 million for this year.

career. Chavez assumed leadership positions including City Building Official, assistant director of Community Development and director of Public Works. Chavez remained as director of Public Works while simultaneously serving as assistant city manager under Mahdi Aluzri until the City hired Shana Epstein earlier this year to fill the position, performing with amazing grace while performing dual roles. Chavez spearheaded the effort to develop the Water Enterprise Plan, a long-term strategy to increase water reliability by tapping into groundwater resources. As second-in-command at the City, Chavez’ responsibilities include oversight for Emergency Management, Resilience and Recovery; the Health and Safety Commission; Intergovernmental Relations, and Public Works, Community Services and Community Development.

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2014-02148-CA A.P.N.:4336-024-023 Property Address: 89158917 Rangely Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90048-1718 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF I N F O R M AT I O N REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

INGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 8915-8917 Rangely Avenue, West NOTE: THERE IS A Hollywood, CA 90048SUMMARY OF THE 1718 INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED A.P.N.: 4336-024-023

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/20/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: CHIDI NOBI, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 08/02/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1829315 in book --, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 10/26/2017 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 2,040,522.32 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAV-

free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date The sale will be made, shown on this notice of but without covenant or sale may be postponed warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, one or more times by the possession, or encum- mortgagee, beneficiary, brances, to pay the trustee, or a court, purremaining principal sum suant to Section 2924g of of the note(s) secured by the California Civil Code. the Deed of Trust with The law requires that interest thereon, as pro- information about trustee vided in said note(s), sale postponements be advances, under the made available to you terms of said Deed of and to the public, as a Trust, fees, charges and courtesy to those not expenses of the Trustee present at the sale. If you and of the trusts created wish to learn whether by said Deed of Trust. your sale date has been The total amount of the unpaid balance of the postponed, and, if appliobligation secured by the cable, the rescheduled property to be sold and time and date for the sale reasonable estimated of this property, you may costs, expenses and call (866)-960-8299 or advances at the time of visit this Internet Web site the initial publication of http://www.altisource.com the Notice of Sale is: /MortgageServices/Defau $ 2,040,522.32. ltManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.aspx using the file Note: Because the number assigned to this Beneficiary reserves the case 2014-02148-CA. right to bid less than the Information about posttotal debt owed, it is pos- ponements that are very sible that at the time of short in duration or that the sale the opening bid occur close in time to the may be less than the total scheduled sale may not debt. immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet If the Trustee is unable to Web site. The best way convey title for any rea- to verify postponement son, the successful bid- information is to attend der’s sole and exclusive the scheduled sale. remedy shall be the return of monies paid to TS No.: 2014-02148-CA the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have Western Progressive, no further recourse. LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary The beneficiary of the C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Deed of Trust has execut- Suite 237 ed and delivered to the Ventura, CA 93003 undersigned a written Sale Information Line: request to commence (866) 960-8299 foreclosure, and the http://www.altisource.com undersigned caused a /MortgageServices/Defau Notice of Default and ltManagement/TrusteeSe Election to Sell to be rvices.aspx recorded in the county ____________________ where the real property is Trustee Sale Assistant located. Date: September 18, 2017 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are WESTERN PROGRESconsidering bidding on SIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTthis property lien, you ING AS A DEBT COLshould understand that LECTOR ATTEMPTING there are risks involved in TO COLLECT A DEBT. bidding at a trustee auc- ANY INFORMATION tion. You will be bidding OBTAINED MAY BE on a lien, not on the prop- USED FOR THAT PURerty itself. Placing the POSE. highest bid at a trustee auction does not auto- Published 09/29/17, matically entitle you to 10/06/17, 10/13/17

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M AMA’ S H OME C ARE 323/655-2622 • CAREGIVER • F u l l o r P a r t - Ti m e Provide Tender Loving Care. Prepare healthy nutritious meals. Own car. Previous experience. References available upon request. Please Call:

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We provide experienced Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s for seniors needing companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc... We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.

Call Lisa 24hrs. 323/877-8121 • 323/806-3046

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BEVERLY HILLS

90 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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CERTIFIED, QUALITY, Commercial Property PRIVATE Services Coordinator. NURSING CARE Reqs: Bachelorâ€™s degree Experienced Caregiver. plus 2 yrs of experience. Personal Assistant. Caring, Compassionate &â€ˆTrustworthy. Submit resumes to Please Call Iris: the attention of

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Private Duty, Great References.

89 BEAUTY SALON

HAIRSTYLIST MANICURIST & ASSISTANT NEEDED FOR UPSCALE SALON IN PRIME LOCATION BEVERLY HILLS PLEASE CALL 310/358-0893 90 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Iâ€™ll Make My Own Rainbows Philip Springerâ€™s

Fred Efraim, Efraim & Associates Inc., 8913 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 101 Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Seeking 3 yr, 10% APR, 2nd Mtg Private Loan of 250K on Historic 53 Y.O., 131 AC. Motorsports and Recreation Complex In Southern Indiana. LTV Approx 15%!! Call/Text R D Fontana 310-819-0978

â€”â€”â€”â€”â€” EXECUTIVE PERSONAL ASSISTANT Simplify your life. Experienced, organized, hard-working, discreet, British Personal Assistant seeking position with business owner. Good references. Email: ukgillian@gmail.com

OFFICES & STORES FOR LEASE

CONDOS FOR SALE

** OFFICES ** AVAILABLE

THE CALIFORNIAN PREMIER BUILDING

In Boutique Building

Adj. Beverly Hills Building has been 2 BEDROOM , 2.5 BATH - 2826 sq. ft. plus Wine cellar, completely remodeled. storage and more. FULL SERVICE 24/7 ELEVATOR comes directly Must see to appreciate. into your own PRIVATE Foyer. Preferred Attorneys

323/782-1144

10800 WILSHIRE BLVD. WEST LA 90024

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

Call For Private Showing 561-373-1725 or dalepb2la@gmail.com

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CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER $2,775,000

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Bright Sunny Unit. Charming 2 Bedrooms Move-In Ready. + Den with 2 Bathrooms

Condo For Sale 24-hr. guard gated, pool, tennis, gym. Chapparal Country Club in Palm Desert, CA $795,000 14th Green 310/557-1900 â€¢Overlooks â€¢ â€¢ $265,000 â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ Call 310/273-6486 or 424/230-4600

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For more info call 310.887.7000

Hardwood Floors Quiet South Tower. Corner Location. 270 Degree Views Downtown to Ocean. 2 Jumbo Balconies. Island Kitchen Viking Appliances

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS â€¢ $950,000 â€¢ PENTHOUSE

Ocean Views. Separated Suites. Jumbo Balcony. Hardwood Floors. Nicely Renovated. Quiet South Tower Location 1 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH â€¢ $749,500

You won't believe the views.. Total Renovation. Jumbo Balcony. Quiet South Tower Location CENTURY PARK EAST $671,000 TO $1,050,000

CENTURY TOWERS $699,000 TO $1,099,000

PARK PLACE $935,000 TO $1,139,000

LE PARC

$2,099,000 TO $2,895,000

CENTURY HILL

$1,250,000 TO $2,390,000

ONE CENTURY

$3,400,000 TO $10,099,000

CENTURY WOODS

$1,369,000 TO $2,799,000

BEL AIR CREST $1,788,000 TO $9,500,000

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

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OFFICE ROOM TO RENT SINGLE PROPRIETOR WELLNESS PREMISIS TO RENT We are a high end, well-established skincare clinic in a desirable Beverly Hills adjacent locale looking for the right health, beauty or life coach professional to rent a room. Simpatico would be acupuncture, nutrition counseling, coaching, micro-blading, permanent makeup, lash extensions etc.

Call 323-653-4701

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726 N MAPLE DRIVE

10,950 sf | 30,592 sf lot | $22,500,000

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801 N SIERRA DRIVE

8900 ALTO CEDRO DRIVE

8,461 sf | 24,867 sf lot | $11,900,000

5,032 sf | 60,197 sf lot | $13,000/Month

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Totally Renovated High Floor. Huge Balcony Views of Century City And Beverly Hills. State of the art Kitchen And Bathrooms Hardwood Floors. Fireplace

COMPETITIVE RATES & FEE'S ALL TYPES OF REAL ESTATE CONSIDERED

ETHAN RUCH R O Y A LT Y M O R T G A G E C O .

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2220 Ave. of Stars #1805 2 COMBINED UNITS $7,850 • 2+4 • 3,000sf. 270º Jetliner View-Ocean, Downtown, Hollywood. 24-hr. Security, Valet, Concierge, Tennis, Pool, Gym, 4-Prkg., Hi-Ceiling. Rent Includes $3,000 Homeowner Assoc. Dues.

Century Park East $3,300 • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 270º Jetliner City Views B.H./Downtown/Hollywood. Remodeled Corner Unit. Large Balcony

• DIANA COOK •

468 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 90210

310-203- 8333

1 BEDROOM /1 BATH

•PLAZA TOWERS•

Furnished Penthouse Luxurious Renovation Newer Kitchen/Bathroom Unobstructed City Views Real Hardwood Floors Jumbo Balcony Quiet Location

MODERN & STUNNING CONDOMINIUM 2 BDRM + LRG DEN or 3RD BDRM + 2.5 BATH With Panoramic Views 1554 Sq. Ft.

$3,950/MONTH

8568 BURTON WAY #101

BEVERLY HILLS Updated 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Excellent Location.

838 N. DOHENY DRIVE

SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS

North Oakhurst Dr.

Price Reduction $3,500/MO. Minimum 1 year lease.

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For more info call/text Harvey Rosen (BRE 01996624)

(323) 270-5462 MLS#17-485252

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435 S. Maple Dr.

•••••• 2 Bd.+ 2 Ba. • $3,400 Pleasant view, bright, living+dining rm., freshly painted, central air, washer/ dryer, fridge, gated intercom entry, 2-car garage. Water included. No pets.

COMPASS GOLD PROP.

Marty: 310/293-2205

$6,500 to $7,000/month

CENTURY HILL $4,950 to $8,900/month

LE PARC Sorry

ONE CENTURY $16,500 to $27,000/month

CENTURY WOODS Sorry

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

LUXURIOUS

$3,800/MO. 8544 BURTON WAY Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865

310/271-4207

BEVERLY HILLS LIKE A HOME

SMITHWOOD DRIVE 3 BDRM. + 2 BA. Upper Duplex Dining room, living room with fireplace, breakfast room, appliances, sun room, hardwod floors, service porch, A/C, 2 car garage, new carpet and paint. City Views. Nice yard.

Call 310/339-5714

————— BEVERLY HILLS 412 N. OAKHURST DR.

North of Olympic Bvd. NEWLY UPDATED UPPER 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS with patio, hardwood floors, 1 parking space, laundry room. Great location close to trendy W/ granite kitchen & bath, Robertson for restaurant, porcelain tile & hrwd. flrs., shopping and transportation. washer/dryer hook-ups, No Pets $2,495/MO. walk-in closet, hi-ceilings. Call/text: 310/962-0330 Shared backyard. No pets.

Living+dining rooms, 3-balconies appliances, washer/dryer hook up, bar, central air, walk-in closet, 2-parking. No pets. Robert: 310/403-6812

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Shown By Appointment.

Newly Remodeled 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Very large upper unit w/ views! Central a/c, 2-car garage, hrwd. flrs., laundry. 1/2 blk to Bev. Vista School. 324 S. Rexford Dr. $2,995/Month By Appointment Only:

310/488-1785

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2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH 310/271-6811 PENTHOUSE Cell: 310/994-4122 Includes Spacious Loft Must see! 439 S. Rexford Bonus Room, and Large Rooftop Deck. Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen with granite counter tops and all stainless steel appliances. Berber carpet/ harwood foors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, washer/ dryer included in laundry area. Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center, CedarsSinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets.

Spectacular Location in Beverly Hills

$2,250/Month Call David At:

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By Appointment only Call 310/859-0858

Spacious 1st flr. unit. Granite counters, hardwood flrs., stove, fridge, laundry facility. Near markets & schools.

Fabolous location in quiet sought after neighborhood. Comfortable dining & living area. Wood floors wet bar, fireplace, small balcony overlooking the pool. Security building, 2 tandem parking in gated garage.

Elegant hardwood flooring. Valet, 24 hour receptionist. Designer kitchen cabinets with CENTURY PARK EAST high end appliances including • BEVERLY HILLS • $4,000 to $5,300/month washer & dryer, ample closet 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,400 space, gym, sunbathing 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $3,150 PARK PLACE rooftop pool and ground pool. X-LARGE ELEGANT APT. $6,500/MO. $4,200 to $4,950/month Newly Updated.

CENTURY TOWERS

PURCHASE-REHAB-REFINANCE FIX & FLIP - CONSTRUCTION LOANS 1ST & 2ND'S POSITION'S UP TO 80% LTV CASE BY CASE

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Breathtaking Views

Bright/Airy • B.H. Adj. Upper 2+2 • $2,995 Lrg. balcony+lrg living rm Rooftop Garden Spacious, private entrance, full laminate/ tile entry, central air. Pool, sauna, gated, elevator, prkg., marble lobby. 1259 S. Camden Dr.

310/849-3858

Avail. late August

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Top Flr. 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

————— * BORDERLINE * BEVERLY HILLS 2 BDRM, 2.5 BATH Hardwood floors, granite counters, laundry hook-up and enclosed garage. No Pets. $2,400/MO. OPEN SUNDAY 11-2PM 1127 GLENVILLE DR #1 LOS ANGELES, 90035

Call 714/514-0018

————— BEVERLY HILLS Great Location!

•• • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •

•• • • French doors in bdrm. • open to large balcony • overlooking pool • GORGEOUS UNITS •• Hardwood flrs., central

————— Beverly Hills Adj. S. Oakhurst Dr. Partionally Renovated 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 1st floor unit. New paint, floors, appliances, washer/ dryer. A/C’s,1 parking. $2,400/Month By Appointment: 808/269-3599

air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.

• 310/246-0290 • C LOSE TO S HOPS & D INING

A PA RT M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S

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BEVERLY HILLS

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

• BRENTWOOD • SANTA MONICA • WESTWOOD • W I L S H I R E • Spacious • CORRIDOR 550 Veteran Ave. N E W LY U P D AT E D 10530-10540 • • • • • 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • • • • • Dishwasher, on-site • 2 B d . + 2 B a . Wilshire Bl. • 1 Bdrm. • laundry, parking. ∞ + 1 Bath • ∞ ∞∞∞∞∞ • • • • • LOSE TO S CHOOL , C • 2 Bdrm. Very spacious, F REEWAY & + 2 Bath • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 125 N. Barrington Av.

(323) 937-6468

PRIME BEVERLY HILLS LOCATIONS! 335 Palm Drive & 220 Lasky Drive GORGEOUS 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH Units have hardwood floor, carpet and tile. Granite counter top, stainless steel appliances includes gas range, refrigerator and dishwasher. Some units come

with parking. Please call for price

Call Catherine to schedule a viewing at (310) 482-8699

LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

T RANSPORTATION .

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elevator, intercom entry, parking. gym.

SANTA MONICA

808 4th St. * * Close to shopping, * 1 Bd+Den+1 Ba * dining & schools. * * * * * BRENTWOOD L* ARGE , U NIQUE The Carlton AND G ORGEOUS .

• 310/476-2181 •

flrs., granite —————–––– Hardwood counters, dishwasher,

• WESTWOOD •

10933 Rochester Ave.

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central air, balcony, laundry facility.

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• Free WiFi • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Call: 310/470-4474 Jr. Executive

11666 Goshen Ave.

Spacious a/c, fireplace, pool, controlled access, * HOLLYWOOD * 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. laundry fac., prkg.

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Fireplace, balcony, dishwasher, intercom • Free WiFi Access • * * * * * Very Spacious 310/473-5061 entry, elevator, gated BRENTWOOD • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Close To U.C.L.A parking, gym, pool. SINGLE+1 BA. 519 S. Barrington Ave. • SINGLE ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) • Close to Beach • ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ WESTWOOD WiFi, central air/heat, * * * * * 310/394-7132 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 1409 Midvale Ave. fireplace, balcony, Newly Remodeled controlled access, Bright unit. Great Views W E S T W O O D •• • • • • • • • • • •• Dishwasher, On-site pool, elevator, parking, Great views, controlled 1380 Midvale Ave. laundry facility. • 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. laundry, parking. access, balcony, • 310/312-9871 Close to • • • • • • elevator, lrg. pool, Brentwood Village. Shopping & Dining in • • •• Brentwood Village 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 310/472-8915 • • prkg, on-sight laundry. H IKING IN R UNYON • • • • • • • • • • • • WiFi, a/c, intercom C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD BRENTWOOD • BRENTWOOD • 872 S. Westgate Ave. B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . WiFi, pool, elevator, entry, laundry facility, 11640 Kiowa Ave.

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granite counters, microwave, intercom ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 310/449-1100 entry, on-sight laun• • • • • Luxury Living 2600 Virginia Ave. With Pool, hardwood dry, parking & WiFi. C LOSE TO S ANTA with valet, lush garden floors, balcony, central Very close to UCLA M ONICA C OLLEGE . surrounding pool, air, fireplace, stainless & Westwood Village. gym, elevator, etc. steel appliances, 310/208-5166 Upscale, Bright, Gorgeous & Spacious.

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LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA. with Bamboo, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer and Dryer in unit, Pool, 2 Parking, A/C units.

By appointment only

Call 310/425-9070

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Newly Updated 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

••••••••

= = = = = = 323/467-8172 controlled access, on- elevator, parking, pool. Very Bright C LOSE TO U.C.L.A., sight laundry, parking. 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . SHOPPING & 1 BLK. LAFAYETTE PARK = = = = = = TO WESTWOOD PARK. 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. 310/473-1509 Totally Redone. 310/478-8616 • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Harwood+carpet

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Balcony, dishwasher, floors, fireplace, Grand Opening a/c, heated pool, patio, parking, WiFi, elevator laundry facility. BRENTWOOD ’s controlled access, 310/592-4511 Most Spectacular on-site laundry, prkg. Apartments BRENTWOOD Close to 120 Granville Ave. Brentwood Village, 904-908 Granville Av. * * * * *1 * * * Shops & Restaurants. 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

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Granite counter tops, 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . stainless steel appliances, •• air conditioned, new •• • • hrwd. flrs., designer • • * * * * * * • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • finishes, balcony, ceiling • • fan, elevator, controlled “The Mission” • • • • • Westwood • • • access. Fitness ctr, yoga • 2 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. •• •• Includes: • 310/826-4889 • room, wi-fi, skyview • 3 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a . Air conditioning unit, Wifi, Bright, controlled lounge w/ outdoor firelaundry facility, * * * * * * * * access, balcony, • • • • • BRENTWOOD place, laundry facilities. subterranean prkg. pool, e levator, Large units, walk-in closet, 11730 SUNSET BLVD. Near Whole Foods. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. laundry facility, prkg. Easy freeway access custom kitchen, built-in +2 Ba. 2 Bd. • 213/382-102 1 310/592-4511 NEWLY REMODELED washer/dryer, all appli• • • • • Close To U.C.L.A. •••••• 310/477-6856 ances, hardwood floors • Jr. Executive CULVER CITY 6-Month Lease Avail. LOS ANGELES throughout, some units * * * * * * • • • • • • • 3830 Vinton Ave. Every W E S T L . A . 401 S. HOOVER St. Extra Luxury w/ skylights+high ceilings. Rooftop pool, 1415 Brockton Ave. • • • • • • • • custom cabinets, granite • • Health club, wifi, sauna, { { { { { { { • 1 Bd. deck, central air, • Single • countertops, stone entry, + heated pool, controlled •• • elevator, intercom pool, health club, spa. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 1 Ba. • • • • acess, parking. • Free WiFi Access • entry, on-sight laundry, Patio, stove, • • • • • • • • Pool, sauna, • 424/272-6596 • • Close to UCLA • dishwasher, on-sight Control access, pool, gym, parking. intercom entry, Close to Brentwood 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. laundry, parking. • Free WiFi Access • dishwasher, elevator, elevator, on-site L.A., 90024 Village, Restaurants, ~ 310/476-3824 ~ C LOSE T O S HOPS on-site laundry laundry, parking. Contact Mgr.: UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, & R ESTAURANTS . BRENTWOOD & All Utilities Paid. and parking. • 310/864-0319 • & Transportation. 310/479-0700 310/841-2367 U.C.L.A. CLOSE

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L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL

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588 RUGS FOR SALE

WANTED

DAVID’S RUG GALLERY

FASHION WANTED

CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER CLOTHING, HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES.

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Where Exquisite Rugs, Priceless Experience and Friendly Service Come Together!

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500 AUTOS FOR SALE

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Also available, professional:

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Call 310/993-6141

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AUTOS WANTED PLEASE SELL ME YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S CAR

9615 Brighton Way Suite #325 I Beverly Hills, CA 90210 by appointment 310.273.8174 I www.mizrahidiamonds.com Lic. #0789

Clean with decent milage for my daughter to drive to college. Please call Irene 310/993-6141

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We Will File Your DBA for FREE! (No Service Fee)

For more info Call George: 310.278.1322

We pay top dollar for your scrap gold, jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches and coins. We also consider purchasing rare or antique items.

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Serving the Westside Since 1983 License # 441191 Insured • Bonded

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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Beverly Hills City Council this week resolved to move ahead with the rental unit registry at the heart of our City’s rent stabilization program. That was no surprise as the council hadbacked the registry since its creation in January. It voted to reafﬁrm support in February, April, June, and early September. Tuesday’s action merely formalized it with a resolution. What is surprising is that landlords continue to oppose it. They have made the same losing argument in City Council meeting after meeting since January. Recently, they upped the ante by taking their case to court. And they won a pyrrhic victory— a temporary restraining order that obligates the City to keep registry data under wraps for now. According to City Attorney Larry Wiener, it will not impede implementation as the program moves ahead. But why are landlords so opposed? The registry simply contains information about rental property owners, units, tenancies and rents. Rent stabilization has been on the books here for 40 years, after all, so that’s not new. Yet landlords are desperate to throw a monkey-wrench into the machinery. We on the tenants committee thought the the landlords protested too much about the registry. We also thought it curious that they were so exercised about the business tax. Each landlord is required to register the rental property and must pay just over a penny on every dollar of gross income to the City (1.2 percent tax rate). In my view, that’s a bargain to do business in a place that for decades has asked so little of landlords. In fact, City Hall to this day can’t even identify everyone in the apartment renting business. The unlicensed landlords never paid that penny in business tax – and some have been in business for decades. The registry, however, will bring an end to that tax dodge. Landlords’ opposition to the registry came into better focus once tenants understood the taxation implication. We at Renters Alliance sampled more than 100 rental apartments along eight blocks in the Southeast area. Did each hold a business license? Using the City’s online business license and permit databases, we found that 1-in-10 rental properties weren’t licensed to do business so they pay no business tax. That’s simply outrageous. I suspect that the landlords who crow the loudest are those most afraid of accountability. Take for example Mr. Nathan Hirsch, who in the Courier’s Sept. 8 edition went out of his way to personally attack Michael Schulman (a member of our tenants committee). Michael earlier had expressed support for greater protections for residents, like his family, who rent their housing. Mr. Hirsch’s family-owned and operated apartment rental business (“a mainstay of this City”) in Beverly Hills has enjoyed relief from robust rent stabilization. Understandably he wants to protect his business. But he appears not to be licensed to do business, according to City records. He will correct me if I am mistaken, but the available information shows his business to be one of an estimated 100 unlicensed apartment rental businesses in town, and not one of them pays that penny-on-the-dollar business tax. The registry promises to remedy that. It requires all apartment rental businesses to hold a valid license. With a registry now in place, I already have and will be sure to continually check daily, now through the close of registration, which happens to be today (Sept. 22), to see if and when Mr. Hirsch brings his familyoperated business into compliance. Mark Elliot

****** BHUSD Board President Mel Spitz's letter to the Courier last week is unfortunate but not surprising. Starting with his opening day statement in which he inaccurately asserted to our educators and staff that our district is no longer what it once was, Mr. Spitz has attempted to lead by tearing down others rather than building upon the many accomplishments achieved by our students and staff. This type of “sandbox leadership,” described by Dr. Richard Davis in the Harvard Business Review, is one in which “personal attacks ... seem to be the order of the day.” This divisive communication style is off-putting and prevents genuine communication and positive collaboration. In the last two years, the community has seen Mr. Spitz needlessly provoke worry and stress among our educators and community with threats of mass layoffs–layoffs that were almost entirely rescinded after months of declaring the need for them and then followed by extensive hiring at both the school site and district office level. We have seen him use the term “financial insolvency” and unfairly blame the teachers’ salary formula for this rather than on years of irresponsible district spending. In the district’s negotiations with the City over the Joint Powers Agreement, Mr. Spitz has indicated he would gladly give in to one City Council member’s misguided demand that the salary formula be eliminated rather than stand up for the school district as other boardmembers such as Howard Goldstein have done. The unfortunate ramification of Mr. Spitz’s words is, yet again, the avoidable erosion of community confidence in an outstanding school district and the decrease of morale among hundreds of employees. As stakeholders in this community, we can debate test scores and percentages all-day long. However, these numbers cannot quantify the dedication and devotion of our teachers and staff to the children we work with. If we are to live up to the #BH1 mantra, let us pull each other up and not tear each other down. Let us build upon our successes and work on improving together as a UNIFIED school district. We call upon Mr. Spitz to cease his unwarranted attacks on our staff and to demonstrate a willingness to work together with our educators to strengthen our district and develop effective and sustainable fiscal practices. Beverly Hills Education Association Executive Boardmembers (Telly Tse, Marla Weiss, David Siskin, Kate Marks, Phil Chang, Carol Courneya, Malahat Yomtoubian, Andre Law, Adelfa Kubu, Lisa Dickens, Dan Moroaica, Ethan Smith, Shelly Lucky)

POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, burglaries, robberies and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets indicated by block numbers. Losses (when known) in brackets. ASSAULTS

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Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 22). You're exceptionally lucky over the next four weeks. In November, shake up your professional scene some. What seems like a lateral move will actually lead to something much better. You don't really know yourself until you try new things. Your personal life percolates with fresh activities and interests in 2018. Taurus and Virgo adore you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're ready and willing to learn, and that's not even the best part: There is someone very skilled who will be willing to teach you! You're the one who must make the first approach, though. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Do you get the sense that you're coming into your own? Don't dismiss this as merely a good mood. Instead heed the intuition as a harbinger of the very lucky times you're stepping into. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You could put something in the world that wasn't there before. Note that creative ventures do require more than a good idea. They require time and study and practice. That said, a few minutes here and there will add up. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The thing about chasing mirages is that no matter how much distance you cover, you'll never arrive. Illusions threaten to waste your time. Separate actualities from fantasies, truth from fiction. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You genuinely want to do something well. Your attitude will appeal to others who have been masterful. In a stroke of luck more fortunate than money falling from the sky, the right teachers will be attracted to your potential. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In some ways you are on your own, but this freedom has many perks. You can go in any direction you wish, for starters. Furthermore, your best guess is pretty stellar. Act on it and your luck will compound. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). When you can right a wrong situation you feel personally successful. Indeed you are! And those who help you celebrate achievements of justice are your true friends. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). When the sun rises, it rises for everyone and shines on all creatures alike. Those who feel special and above the rest will be humbled by the current cosmic climate in the best way possible. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). People don't necessarily want to hear the most honest interpretation of things. What about compassion? What about catering the message to the audience? If you must talk hard facts, speak the truth and then duck. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Even if you have a self-driving car, you still can't drive two of them at the same time. Choose. It may be difficult, as many options seem equal, but if you don't make the choice now, someone will make it for you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Imagine if you believed that there was nothing wrong with you and there never has been, that nothing needed to be improved, that there was no “better,” only “different”: Would you then still make the same choice? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Intellectual powers surge today. You enjoy thinking things through and coming up with the perfect explanation for why they are the way they are, or how they might become something else. GRAND THEFTS 08/29 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($8,080) 08/29 9500 Wilshire Blvd. ($5,900) 09/03 200 N. Rodeo Dr. ($2,435) 09/08 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($3,495) 09/08 200 N. Rodeo Dr. ($1,125) 09/12 300 N. Maple Dr. 09/13 9600 S. Santa Monica Blvd. ($2,000) 09/14 9400 Wilshire Blvd. 09/15 800 N. Linden Dr. ($6,150) ROBBERY 09/17 S. Elm Dr./Gregory Way ($470)

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